This expansive bundle of talent has very modest roots. Johny Lever, India’s answer to Jim Carrey, was only an ordinary mill worker in Hindustan Lever, and hence the suffix attached to his first name. Johny Lever was only performing in stage -shows doing mimicries and imitations until he was indoctrinated to try his luck in films by all his well-wishers. Having got his first break in the movie ‘Jalwa’, this actor has never looked back.

He performs flawlessly and with such vigorous energy, that it almost seems like he has a boneless face, what with the wide variety of expressions, that he projects on screen. It almost seems like livewire. It is only because of this multitude of comic talent that he displays on screen, that he many a times has even overshadowed the heroes he has worked with. There has not been a single movie when the audiences have not clapped, cheered and went rolling down the aisles on Johny’s performance.

However all this has a flip side too. As his success chart went up, his misgivings caught up with him and Johny Lever was convicted last year for an alleged insulting of the National Anthem and the Constitution of India at one of Dawood Ibrahim’s private party in Dubai. Lever was sentenced to seven days imprisonment by a metropolitan magistrate for the alleged act. But then all gifted people have their dark sides, that is groped more often and with penchant by media, a reason why these things are hyped so much, that would have gone rather unnoticed in the case of a layman. All said and done, barring a few instances where he goes overboard, Johny Lever is a jester with a heart of gold, who performs every year religiously on festival occasions like Ganapati, free of charge at distant suburbs, and is known to have helped a lot of his past friends.

A man who brings precious laughter to the life of people, what more can one ask for’

Films Done By Johnny Lever

1982 Dard Ka Rishta Joseph
1986 Love 86 Uttam
1986 Main Balwaan
1987 Jalwa Muthu (The Masseur)
1988 Ghar Main Ram Gali Main Shyam Srivastav’s Servant
1988 Kasam
1988 Hatya Blacksmith
1988 Aakhri Adalat Havaldar
1988 Hero Hiralal Police constable
1988 Tezaab Kainchi choot
1989 Suryaa
1989 Ilaaka
1989 Mujrim Shankar’s PA
1989 Jaadugar Nilkant
1989 Kala Bazar Kutti Chai Walla
1989 ChaalBaaz Johny Baba Tantrik Special appearance
1989 Main Azaad Hoon Protester Uncredited
1990 Kafan
1990 Khatarnak Police inspector Marathi Film
1990 Bandh Darwaza Special appearance
1990 Kishen Kanhaiya Lobo
1990 Raeeszada
1991 Ajooba Kudrat Ka
1991 Vishnu-Devaa Havaldar No. 1
1991 Narsimha Tempo Dada
1992 Jungle Ka Beta
1992 Geet Milan Ke Gaate Rehenge
1992 Khiladi Anna Pillai
1992 Humla Shiva’s Friend
1992 Chamatkar Cricket Commentator
1993 Insaniyat Ke Devta Muthuswamy
1993 Teri Payal Meree Geet
1993 Yugandhar Bala
1993 Aasoo Bane Angaarey
1993 Anari Bablu
1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Sub Inspector Rang Birangi
1993 Anmol Himself Special appearance
1993 Santaan Kalia
1993 Baazigar Babulal Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1993 Aulad Ke Dushman Johny
1993 Bhagyawan
1993 Game Jaggu
1994 Masti
1994 Mahakaal
1994 Zamane Se Kya Darna
1994 Kanoon Lakhiya
1994 Anjaam Champa Chameli
1994 Saajan Ka Ghar
1994 Ekka Raja Rani Guruji (Dance master)
1994 Juaari Salim Tension
1994 Prem Yog
1994 Main Khiladi Tu Anari Dhansukh
1994 Criminal Special appearance
1994 Yaar Gaddar Police Inspector
1994 Mr. Azaad
1995 Inteqam Ke Sholey
1995 Dilbar
1995 Karan Arjun Linghaiyya Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1995 Rock Dancer Police Inspector
1995 Ram Shastra Reporter Raja
1995 Haqeeqat Tony
1996 Jaan Damru
1996 Himmatwar
1996 Hahakar Chamcha
1996 Daraar Hari
1996 Bhishma Natwar
1996 Sapoot Deva
1996 Raja Hindustani Balvant Singh Won- Screen Award for Best Comedian Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1996 Jeet Piajee
1996 Dushman Duniya Ka Headmaster
1997 Jodidar Agarbatti / Pens / Bangles / Sarees salesman
1997 Daayen
1997 Ghunghat Pandit Vishwanat
1997 Judaai Hiralal Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1997 Auzaar Peter
1997 Kaalia Khan Dada
1997 Himalay Putra Joe
1997 Agni Morcha
1997 Koyla Shanker’s Friend
1997 Do Ankhen Barah Hath Rickshaw Walla
1997 Yes Boss Madhav Advani, aka MAD
1997 Judge Mujrim Havaldar Amar Lokhande, Akbar Charsi, Anthony Bhai & Mother
1997 Krishna Arjun Rocky
1997 Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi Bandaged patient on street
1997 Deewana Mastana Ghafoor Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1997 Ishq Ranjit’s brother-in-law
1998 Barsaat Ki Raat
1998 Yeh Aashiqui Meri
1998 Miss 420 Tony Fernandes
1998 Do numbri Damru
1998 Ustadon Ke Ustad
1998 Aakrosh: Cyclone of Anger Gopi
1998 Keemat: They Are Back Sub-Inspector Ultappan/Kirappan
1998 Aunty No. 1
1998 Jiyaala
1998 Mard Bindas
1998 Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai Mahesh
1998 Achanak Joni/Moni/Toni Kapoor
1998 Dulhe Raja Bankhey (Hotel Manager) Won- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1998 Kareeb Bighe Laal
1998 Iski Topi Uske Sar Gabbar Singh/Mogamba/John Lobo
1998 Barood Presenter
1998 Tirchhi Topiwale Kadak K. Pillay
1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Col. Almeida, Camp Manager Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1998 Soldier Mohan/Sohan
1998 Wajood Inspector Rahim Khan
1999 Heeralal Pannalal Heeralal (Double role)
1999 Ganga Ki Kasam
1999 Dulhan Banoo Main Teri Jack
1999 Munnibai Kammal Khan
1999 Benaam Munna Mobile
1999 Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain Sunny Goyal
1999 Daag-The Fire Sundar
1999 Laawaris Gaflet
1999 International Khiladi Focus
1999 Anari No. 1 Daler Mehndi Nominated – Filmfare Best Comedian Award
1999 Silsila Hai Pyar Ka Johny
1999 Sirf Tum Niranjan
1999 Baadshah Ramlal
1999 Hello Brother Havaldar Hatella
1999 Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain Sattu
1999 Khoobsurat Natwar Special appearance in a song
1999 Jaanwar Bajrangi
2000 Krodh Prem
2000 Jwalamukhi
2000 Hadh Kar Di Aapne Father/Son Lawyer Team
2000 Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa Maggi
2000 Meri Jung Ka Elaan
2000 Beti No. 1 Mulayamchand ‘Mullu’
2000 Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal Nanhey
2000 Kunwara Gopal Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
2000 Mela Inspector Pakkad Singh
2000 Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai Inspector Parab Special appearance
2000 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Tour Manager Chirkund
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Pappu Junior Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
2000 Badal Gulel Singh Rangoli
2000 Dil Hi Dil Mein College Professor Jack Hindi dubbed version
2000 Hum To Mohabbat Karega Kutti
2000 Joru Ka Ghulam Kanhaiya
2000 Deewane Okay
2000 Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai Chatterjee
2000 Fiza Laughing Club Comic
2000 Shikari Jafrani Sindhi Businessman
2000 Aaghaaz Rajni Deva
2000 Raju Chacha Jaddu
2001 Farz Informer named ‘Taxi’
2001 Aashiq
2001 Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Pappu Bhai
2001 Censor Vikramjeet’s First Assistant
2001 Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Aslam Bhai Won- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role
2001 Lajja
2001 Nayak TV Cameraman Topi
2001 Ajnabee Banu Pradhan (B.P.) Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
2001 Dial 100
2001 Asoka Magadha Soldier
2001 Arjun Devaa
2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Haldiram extended special appearance
2001 Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa Appu Khote
2002 Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare Subramaniam
2002 Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
2002 Yeh Mohabbat Hai Jaggi
2002 Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge Pakhandee Baba
2002 Angaar – The Fire
2002 Badmash No. 1
2002 Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai Paresh Chaval (Painter)
2002 Awara Paagal Deewana Chhota Chhatri
2002 Humraaz Mr. Darshan Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award (extended guest appearance)
2002 Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Parwana
2002 Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat Paajal
2002 Annarth Ben Bose, Music Director
2002 Kehta Hai Dil Baar Baar Natwar
2002 Karz – The Burden of Truth Juggi
2002 Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2003 Kucch To Hai Popatlal
2003 Khushi Milestone
2003 Kaash Aap Hamare Hote Native Indian Black Face
2003 Indian Babu Mr. Patel/Principal “Patel Bond 008” Special appearance
2003 Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai Sandwich
2003 Andaaz G. I. Joe
2003 Chalte Chalte Nandu (The Roadside Drunkard)
2003 Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon Johnny
2003 Aisaa Kyon
2003 Koi Mil Gaya Chelaram Sukhwani Nominated- Filmfare Best Comedian Award
2003 Market
2003 Janasheen Johnny Chen
2004 God Only Knows! Road Babe
2004 Hatya: The Murder Paid Mourner
2004 Aabra Ka Daabra Maneklal
2005 Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin Chitra Gupta
2005 Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav Yadav
2005 Navra Maza Navsacha Marathi Film
2005 Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen Pashabhai
2005 Deewane Huye Paagal Murgan
2006 Aisa Kyon Hota Hai
2006 Banana Brothers
2006 Saawan… The Love Season Akhil Rao
2006 36 China Town KK
2006 Phir Hera Pheri Munna
2006 Chashmebahadur
2006 Sandwich
2007 Fool n Final Puttu Pilot
2007 Thela No. 501
2008 Race Max (The marriage bureau chief) Special appearance
2008 Khallbali: Fun Unlimited
2008 Nidar – The Fearless
2008 Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin
2008 Mr Tikdambaaz
2008 Paying Guests Ballu Ji
2009 Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge Parvej Asharraf ‘Champa’/Daku Rabbar Singh
2009 All the Best: Fun Begins Tobu
2009 Aao Wish Karein Hitchchock
2009 De Dana Dan Kala Krishna Murari
2010 Dulha Mil Gaya Krish
2010 Bhavnaon Ko Samjho Vivaah Marriage Bureau
2010 Prem Kaa Game Ramnik Chedda
2010 Khatta Meetha Anshuman
2010 Golmaal 3 Pappi Bhai
2011 Love Mein Ghum Sukhia Pakistani film
2011 Yamla Pagla Deewana Jeweller
2011 Anbirkku Alavillai Johnny Bhai Tamil film
2011 Masti Express
2011 Bin Bulaye Baraati Sajjan Singh
2011 Tell Me O Khuda Pandurang P.
2012 Players MC
2012 Chaar Din Ki Chandni Paan Singh
2012 Housefull 2 Vishwas Patil
2012 Deewana Main Deewana Husband
2012 Khiladi 786 Inspector Bhalerao Kambli
2012 Savior
2013 Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 Bunty
2013 Boss Zorawar Singh
2013 Singh Saab the Great Gulwinder
2014 Entertainment Habibulla
2014 My Father Godfather Director (Special Appearance) Television & YouTube short film
2014 Rang Guest Role Tulu film
2015 Dilwale Mani Bhai
2016 Santa Banta Pvt Ltd Chooza
2017 Machine Darpan Gopal
2017 Pappa Tamne Nahi Samjaay Gujarati Film
2017 Judwaa 2 Pappu Passport
2017 Golmaal Again Pappi Bhai
2018 Gara TBA Kannada Film
2019 Total Dhamaal Raju
2019 Housefull 4 Winston Churchgate

Television Done By Johnny Lever

1993 Zabaan Sambhalke Johnny Utolandand Episode 29
2006 Johny Aala Re Host/presenter
2007 Comedy Circus Himself (Judge)
2017–2018 Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double Gogol Chatterjee/Khabri Murgai Double role

Awards Received By Johnny Lever

1997 Raja Hindustani Star Screen Award for Best Comedian Won
1998 Deewana Mastana Filmfare Best Comedian Award Won
1999 Dulhe Raja Won
2002 Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role Won